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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.40, 286.02 and 191.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.40, 286.02 and 191.74 is: 264.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.40 : 286.02 = 191.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.40/286.02 = 191.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.40x = 286.02 × 191.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.40x = 54,841.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,841.47/207.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.42

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